US agency blames faulty engineering for Titanic sub disaster
Washington, United States - Flawed engineering and inadequate testing contributed to the catastrophic implosion of a private submersible during a...
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Iran vows to respond if Iraq fails to disarm Kurdish rebels
Tehran, Iran - Iran on Monday warned Iraq that it would take action if Baghdad does not honor its commitment by...
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Beirut blast victims’ relatives rally for probe judge
Families of victims killed in the 2020 Beirut blast rallied to support the judge probing the disaster, after he was...
- The August 4, 2020 blast destroyed much of the Lebanese capital's port and surrounding areas, killing more than 215 people and injuring over 6,500.
- Relatives of the victims and rights groups have blamed the disaster on an entrenched political class.
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Middle East children are at grave risk in cyberworld
Across the region, parents struggle to shield children from unsavory elements prowling the cyber world, as risks grow with the...
- According to the study, more than 80 percent of children said they would go to their parents for help in those circumstances
- A robust enforcement of existing cyber laws and prosecution of cyber criminals prowling the internet is sorely needed
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UN force in Lebanon calls for probe into Irish peacekeeper’s death
The United Nations' peacekeeping force in south Lebanon urged Beirut to ensure a "speedy" investigation into an Irish soldier's shooting...
- Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and army chief Joseph Aoun visited the UNIFIL headquarters in the border town of Naqura.
- It is the first death of a UNIFIL member in a violent incident in Lebanon since January 2015,
ABB to pay US$315m fine
Two affiliates of ABB pleaded guilty to bribery charges.
- Two affiliates of ABB each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- In October eight people, including former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko, were arrested on corruption charges linked to the ABB work.
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Israel PM says FBI won’t quiz troops over journalist’s death
Outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Israeli soldiers "will not be interrogated" by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...
- The Israeli army conceded on September 5 that one of its soldiers had likely shot Abu Akleh after mistaking her for a militant.
- Democratic party lawmakers, rights groups and the Abu Akleh family have been pushing for a US-led inquiry.
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Exclusive: ‘Cheerleaders’ hired to clap during FIFA Cup
Young Arab boys and girls from countries such as Lebanon are being flown to Qatar and paid $800 to cheer...
- Young Arab boys and girls from countries such as Lebanon are being flown to Qatar and paid $800 to cheer during the upcoming World Cup, TRENDS Investigation reveals
- Whoever had a valid passport and got three doses of Covid-19 vaccination jumped on the ‘clapping’ bandwagon, one of the clappers flying to Qatar tells TRENDS
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UAE ranks 1st regionally in UNDP Human Development Report
The UAE has ranked 26th globally and first in the Arab world in the 2021/2022 Human Development Report, which is...
- The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development.
- The three basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living.
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Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai
Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said...
- The seizure took place overnight from Thursday to Friday in the central city of Rosario in Argentina
- The cocaine "is worth approximately $60 million," said the head of the dangerous drugs department in the federal police.
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Clean beauty sector grows, so are greenwashing risks
In a positive development, the cosmetic industry at large is becoming greener. Approaches, however, are not always uniform or holistic...
- In a positive development, the cosmetic industry at large is becoming greener. Approaches, however, are not always uniform or holistic across the board, say experts
- Greenwashing generates skepticism in consumer mind when they find out that something they thought was true is not, add industry players
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Cyberthreats put critical infra at risk in Middle East
Top cyber security experts speak to TRENDS about primary threats to critical infrastructure providers and how to build effective defenses.
- The impact of some cyber attacks was felt far beyond the organizations impacted directly and, in some cases, across the world.
- Gartner recently reported that only 60 percent of organizations globally protect endpoints.
US agency blames faulty engineering for Titanic sub disaster
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Saudi officials seize a big load of drugs at border with Jordan
A consignment of two million illegal pills was seized by the Saudi authorities along the kingdom’s border with Jordan. The...
Qatar takes key step to control own airspace
Qatar said on Tuesday that it has been given a preliminary green light by a UN body on a proposal...
Dubai authorities probe Jebel Ali Port blast
Dubai authorities were Thursday investigating an explosion on a container ship carrying flammable materials which unleashed a fireball at one...
Saudi Arabia to generate $150 billion in investments from its new transport policy
The government would provide thirty-five percent of the investments The rest of it, sixty-five percent, will come from the private...
Oil prices extend gains after OPEC+ talks fail, equities mixed
Brent broke above $77 for the first time since 2018 Breakdown of talks raises the possibility of $100 a barrel...
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UN force in Lebanon calls for probe into Irish peacekeeper’s death
The United Nations' peacekeeping force in south Lebanon urged Beirut to ensure a "speedy" investigation into an Irish soldier's shooting...
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ABB to pay US$315m fine
Two affiliates of ABB pleaded guilty to bribery charges.
Israel PM says FBI won’t quiz troops over journalist’s death
Outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Israeli soldiers "will not be interrogated" by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...
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UAE ranks 1st regionally in UNDP Human Development Report
The UAE has ranked 26th globally and first in the Arab world in the 2021/2022 Human Development Report, which is...
- The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development.
- The three basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living.
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Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai
Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said...
- The seizure took place overnight from Thursday to Friday in the central city of Rosario in Argentina
- The cocaine "is worth approximately $60 million," said the head of the dangerous drugs department in the federal police.
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Clean beauty sector grows, so are greenwashing risks
In a positive development, the cosmetic industry at large is becoming greener. Approaches, however, are not always uniform or holistic...
- In a positive development, the cosmetic industry at large is becoming greener. Approaches, however, are not always uniform or holistic across the board, say experts
- Greenwashing generates skepticism in consumer mind when they find out that something they thought was true is not, add industry players